Exam 12: Informative Speaking

Which of the following should be accomplished by a summary of main points?

A speech that traces the history of something or explains a step-by-step process uses the organizational pattern called _____________.

Which of these is not a reason to prepare a speech outline?

A politician opens her speech in your hometown by saying, "I'm thrilled to be here. This is one of the prettiest, friendliest towns I visit along the campaign trail." You recognize this as

What recommendation does the textbook make for a speech that will contain questions and answers (Q &A)?

A speaker describes the stress that college students experience and notes that stress can be reduced if students exercise, get adequate sleep, and avoid procrastination. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

In a speech about steps to growing a healthier lawn, you hear this statement in the introduction: "I have owned a landscaping business for 5 years, and I am studying agriculture here at the college." You recognize this as

A speaking outline

If no other relationships exist between points, a speech with the goal of presenting types, categories, aspects, features, or elements of a topic will use the organizational pattern called___________.

Describe the 5 elements of a speech introduction. In what order do they typically appear? Which elements are mandatory and which can sometimes be omitted, and why?

Brittany plans to give a speech about reasons why women under 50 should get mammograms. Realizing that more than half of her listeners will be men, she must take special care to

A speaker informs the audience about the planets in the solar system, beginning with those closest to the sun. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

Which of the following is not an effective way to catch audience attention?

A speaker describes the conditions under which a tornado forms and then describes the damage that a tornado can produce. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

When you tell the audience why you are a good source of information about your topic, you are establishing _______.

When delivering the speech, you will need only key words and phrases in the_______outline.

Imagine that you must give a presentation to co-workers at your current job or in your future career. The textbook lists 5 ways of catching audience attention. Name a topic that would be relevant to your audience. Describe and provide examples of 4 ways you might get their attention in the introduction.

A presentation designed to create understanding about a person, thing, event, place, problem or concept is a(n) __________ speech.

A speaker discusses the life cycle of a butterfly, moving from the egg to the caterpillar, pupa, and finally, the adult. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

An outline contains the following main points for a speech about types of bicycles.I. One type of bicycle is built for racing.II. Hybrid bicycles.III. Mountain bikes have especially sturdy frames, suspension, and wheels. What is the problem?